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North Carolina is 4-1 to open the season, defeating Pacific, Arizona, West Virginia and Loyola (Maryland). The Tar Heels dropped a 3-1 match to UC Davis at the Cactus Classic. Mike Schall is in his first season as head coach, previously serving as an assistant on the staff from 2018-2022.
UNC ranks No. 31 nationally in service aces per set at 2.10, led by eight from Mabrey Shaffmaster.
Charlotte transfer Emani’ Foster (former teammate of MSU’s Amani McArthur) leads the Tar Heels in kills with 67 hitting .249, followed by Shaffmaster with 64 hitting .180 for UNC. Sadie Swift leads the team with 21 blocks (1.05/s) while Maddy May is the team leader in digs (77, 3.85/s).
Setters Maria Miggins and Zoe Behrendt ran the offense in a 6-2 last weekend. Anita Babic played just one set against Loyola (Maryland).
UNC will face Michigan on Friday night prior to arriving in East LansingLibero Alyssa Bert returns after ranking second on the team in digs last season. Freshman Veronica Sierzant has taken over the setting duties for the Orange. Laila Smith tied for the team-high in blocks last weekend (4) after transferring from Alabama.
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